As stablecoins take over fintech, MiniPay surpasses 8 million wallets and 200 million transactions, with 255% activation surge in Q2
Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) announced significant milestones for its MiniPay platform, surpassing 8 million activated phone-verified wallets and processing over 200 million transactions since launch. The non-custodial wallet, integrated into Opera Mini browser and available as a standalone app, has achieved 2 million downloads on Google Play Store alone.
MiniPay enables users to store, send, and spend stablecoins like USDT, USDC, and cUSD without seed phrases or high fees. Built on the Celo blockchain, it features a growing ecosystem of 27 Mini Apps generating 15 million monthly opens. The platform's success is evidenced by nearly 50% of all gas fees on Celo network being paid in USDT through MiniPay.
The platform is expanding to new markets and plans to integrate with local payment methods like Pix in Brazil, focusing on making stablecoin payments more accessible for daily transactions.
Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) ha annunciato importanti traguardi per la sua piattaforma MiniPay, superando 8 milioni di portafogli verificati tramite telefono e gestendo oltre 200 milioni di transazioni dal lancio. Il wallet non-custodial, integrato nel browser Opera Mini e disponibile anche come app autonoma, ha raggiunto 2 milioni di download solo su Google Play Store.
MiniPay consente agli utenti di conservare, inviare e spendere stablecoin come USDT, USDC e cUSD senza frasi seed o costi elevati. Basato sulla blockchain Celo, offre un ecosistema in crescita con 27 Mini App che generano 15 milioni di aperture mensili. Il successo della piattaforma è dimostrato dal fatto che quasi il 50% delle commissioni gas sulla rete Celo viene pagato in USDT tramite MiniPay.
La piattaforma si sta espandendo in nuovi mercati e prevede di integrare metodi di pagamento locali come Pix in Brasile, puntando a rendere i pagamenti in stablecoin più accessibili per le transazioni quotidiane.
Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) anunció hitos importantes para su plataforma MiniPay, superando los 8 millones de billeteras verificadas por teléfono y procesando más de 200 millones de transacciones desde su lanzamiento. La billetera no custodial, integrada en el navegador Opera Mini y disponible como aplicación independiente, ha alcanzado 2 millones de descargas solo en Google Play Store.
MiniPay permite a los usuarios almacenar, enviar y gastar stablecoins como USDT, USDC y cUSD sin frases semilla ni altas comisiones. Construida sobre la blockchain Celo, cuenta con un ecosistema en crecimiento de 27 Mini Apps que generan 15 millones de aperturas mensuales. El éxito de la plataforma se refleja en que casi el 50% de las tarifas de gas en la red Celo se pagan en USDT a través de MiniPay.
La plataforma se está expandiendo a nuevos mercados y planea integrar métodos de pago locales como Pix en Brasil, enfocándose en hacer que los pagos con stablecoins sean más accesibles para las transacciones diarias.
Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA)는 MiniPay 플랫폼의 중요한 이정표를 발표하며, 전화 인증된 활성 지갑 800만 개을 돌파하고 출시 이후 2억 건 이상의 거래를 처리했습니다. 비수탁형 지갑으로 Opera Mini 브라우저에 통합되어 있으며 독립 앱으로도 제공되며, Google Play 스토어에서만 200만 다운로드를 기록했습니다.
MiniPay는 사용자가 시드 구문이나 높은 수수료 없이 USDT, USDC, cUSD 같은 스테이블코인을 저장, 전송 및 사용할 수 있게 합니다. Celo 블록체인 기반으로, 27개의 미니 앱이 포함된 성장하는 생태계를 갖추고 있으며, 매월 1,500만 번의 앱 실행을 기록합니다. 플랫폼의 성공은 Celo 네트워크의 가스 요금 중 거의 50%가 MiniPay를 통해 USDT로 지불된다는 점에서 입증됩니다.
이 플랫폼은 새로운 시장으로 확장 중이며, 브라질의 Pix 같은 현지 결제 수단과 통합할 계획으로, 일상 거래에서 스테이블코인 결제를 더욱 쉽게 만드는 데 주력하고 있습니다.
Opera (NASDAQ : OPRA) a annoncé des jalons importants pour sa plateforme MiniPay, dépassant les 8 millions de portefeuilles activés et vérifiés par téléphone et traitant plus de 200 millions de transactions depuis son lancement. Le portefeuille non-custodial, intégré au navigateur Opera Mini et disponible en application autonome, a atteint 2 millions de téléchargements uniquement sur le Google Play Store.
MiniPay permet aux utilisateurs de stocker, envoyer et dépenser des stablecoins comme USDT, USDC et cUSD sans phrases secrètes ni frais élevés. Construit sur la blockchain Celo, il dispose d’un écosystème en expansion avec 27 Mini Apps générant 15 millions d’ouvertures mensuelles. Le succès de la plateforme se reflète dans le fait que près de 50 % des frais de gas sur le réseau Celo sont payés en USDT via MiniPay.
La plateforme s’étend à de nouveaux marchés et prévoit d’intégrer des méthodes de paiement locales comme Pix au Brésil, visant à rendre les paiements en stablecoins plus accessibles pour les transactions quotidiennes.
Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) gab bedeutende Meilensteine für seine MiniPay-Plattform bekannt und überschritt 8 Millionen aktivierte, telefonverifizierte Wallets sowie über 200 Millionen Transaktionen seit dem Start. Die nicht-kustodiale Wallet, integriert im Opera Mini Browser und auch als eigenständige App verfügbar, erreichte allein im Google Play Store 2 Millionen Downloads.
MiniPay ermöglicht es Nutzern, Stablecoins wie USDT, USDC und cUSD ohne Seed-Phrasen oder hohe Gebühren zu speichern, zu senden und auszugeben. Die Plattform basiert auf der Celo-Blockchain und verfügt über ein wachsendes Ökosystem von 27 Mini Apps, die 15 Millionen monatliche Öffnungen verzeichnen. Der Erfolg zeigt sich darin, dass fast 50 % aller Gasgebühren im Celo-Netzwerk über MiniPay in USDT bezahlt werden.
Die Plattform expandiert in neue Märkte und plant die Integration lokaler Zahlungsmethoden wie Pix in Brasilien, mit dem Ziel, Stablecoin-Zahlungen für den täglichen Gebrauch zugänglicher zu machen.
- Achieved 8 million activated wallets and 200 million processed transactions
- Reached 2 million downloads on Google Play Store
- Powers 27 Mini Apps with 15 million monthly opens and 150 million monthly impressions
- Dominates Celo network activity with 50% of gas fees paid in USDT
- Strong ecosystem growth with partners like Noah, Diamo, and Binance Pay
- Operates in regulatory uncertainty amid ongoing U.S. stablecoin regulation debates
- Faces potential competition from traditional financial systems and other crypto platforms
Insights
Opera's MiniPay wallet shows exceptional growth with 8M wallets and 200M transactions, demonstrating real-world stablecoin adoption in underserved markets.
Opera's MiniPay has achieved remarkable traction in the stablecoin space, surpassing 8 million activated phone-verified wallets and processing over 200 million transactions since launch. What's particularly noteworthy is the 255% surge in activations during Q2, signaling accelerating adoption and product-market fit. The platform's integration directly into Opera Mini gives it a significant distribution advantage across emerging markets.
Looking beyond headline metrics, MiniPay's dominance is evident in network-level data - the wallet accounts for nearly 50% of all gas fees on the Celo network paid in USDT. This isn't merely wallet adoption; it represents actual user activity and transaction volume. The strategic focus on emerging markets addresses genuine financial needs like inflation protection and remittance efficiency in regions with limited banking infrastructure.
The orchestration layer connecting stablecoins to local payment systems represents MiniPay's core competitive advantage. By enabling users to fund wallets via mobile money and local payment methods, Opera has solved the critical on-ramp challenge that typically hampers crypto adoption. The ecosystem of 27 Mini Apps generating 15 million monthly opens creates a comprehensive financial utility layer around the wallet.
The self-custodial architecture built on Celo's blockchain offers the security benefits of decentralization while eliminating seed phrase complexity through phone-based authentication. This approach strikes the right balance between accessibility and security for target markets where technical barriers often impede adoption.
For Opera, MiniPay represents a strategic expansion beyond browsers into financial services - potentially creating a new growth vector and revenue stream separate from its traditional advertising model. The pace of user acquisition suggests this could become a material business segment for the company over time.
MiniPay brings stablecoins into everyday use across the Global South and beyond while
Integrated directly into the Opera Mini browser for Android and available as a standalone app on iOS and Android, MiniPay allows users to store, send, and spend stablecoins like Tether USDT, Circle USDC, and Celo cUSD without needing to remember seed phrases, use third-party apps, or pay expensive fees. On Google Play Store alone, MiniPay has already crossed 2M downloads. Built for real-world use and designed to minimize complexity for users, MiniPay brings dollar-based digital payments to smartphone users across the Global South and beyond.
"We're pleased with MiniPay's strong Q2 growth – it reflects real demand for stable, accessible financial tools," said Jørgen Arnesen, EVP Mobile at Opera. "We've spent decades removing barriers to access, and with MiniPay, that mission now extends to money. Our goal is to help people use stablecoins for everyday needs like sending money, saving securely, and protecting against local currency inflation."
Stablecoins in action – not just infrastructure, but daily life
MiniPay's rapid growth comes from solving real user needs in regions where financial volatility is high and access to a stable currency can be life-changing. MiniPay's speed and adoption are underscored by industry data: close to
Powered by the Celo blockchain, MiniPay offers fast, low-cost transactions and is self-custodial by default, enabling secure access to funds without traditional banking systems. Users recover wallets using phone credentials instead of seed phrases, eliminating onboarding friction.
MiniPay's strength lies in its orchestration layer, which connects stablecoins to real-world financial systems with unmatched reach across emerging markets. Users can fund their wallets using local payment methods like mobile money or cards and will soon be able to receive payments using their own
New and innovative MiniPay features like Pockets, powered by Mento, which allow users to manage multiple balances and stablecoins within one wallet interface, further strengthen MiniPay's role as a flexible, real-world financial tool. Whether sending money to friends, topping up airtime, or subscribing to music streaming, users benefit from a system designed for speed, affordability, and real utility.
MiniPay also powers a growing ecosystem of 27 Mini Apps, generating over 15 million opens per month and 150 million monthly impressions, turning the wallet into a practical financial hub. These apps support airtime purchases, utility payments, local commerce, and digital services. Popular examples include Bando for peer-to-peer transfers and bill pay (for example, gas or electricity), Tanda for community savings and payments, and Mdundo, which offers access to
"Stablecoin-based solutions are creating a new era for crypto and Web3 – one grounded in real-world utility and everyday use," said Jørgen Arnesen, EVP Mobile at Opera. "When digital dollars are easy to access and simple to use, adoption follows fast. That's exactly what we're seeing with MiniPay, as more people around the world begin to engage with stablecoins for savings, payments, and daily transactions. That's how the next billion will be onboarded to Web3."
What's next
MiniPay is expanding to new markets and continuing to grow its ecosystem of financial services through Mini Apps. In the coming months, users will also gain the ability to pay directly from their MiniPay balance into local methods like Pix in
About Opera
Opera is a user-centric and innovative software company focused on enabling the best possible internet browsing experience across all devices. Hundreds of millions use the Opera web browsers for their unique and secure features on their mobile phones and desktop computers. Founded in 1995, and headquartered in
About MiniPay
MiniPay is a lightweight, non-custodial stablecoin wallet built on the Celo blockchain. MiniPay is designed to make digital finance accessible, affordable, and user-friendly – especially across emerging markets. Integrated directly into the Opera Mini browser and available as a standalone Android and iOS app, MiniPay enables users to send, receive, and save stablecoins like cUSD, USDC, and USDT with sub-cent fees, no gas management, and a phone number-linked experience. Since its launch in 2023, MiniPay has expanded to over 50 countries and surpassed 8 million activated wallets, making it one of the fastest-growing stablecoin wallets globally. Learn more at www.minipay.xyz
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